About our island....
Vancouver Island's diverse geology from glacial activity has deposited a unique collection of gemstones. Stones are found on local beaches and are a result of the glaciers which swept over the island centuries ago. Tidal wave action constantly stirs up the beaches revealing these such interesting stones.
Vancouver Island rocks
Rocks found on the shores of the Salish Sea are Dallasite, Flowerstone, Rhodonite, Red Jasper and island Marble
Our large collection of genuine turquoise came from mines in Arizona Nevada and Mexico of which many are no longer in production.
Our vibrant collection of Vancouver Island volcanic stones include Dalalasite, Red Jasper, Flowerstone, Marble, Dumortierite and Rhodonite from Salt Spring Island.
Stones have been cut & polished into unique shaped cabochons then crafted in 925 silver.
Raw Turquoise
Our cabochons
Bisbee Turquoise (Arizona) Closed 1975
Shades from soft, low quality pale blue to high quality brilliant blue with a reddish/brown chocolate matrix and is sometimes known as “Electric Blue”. Green shades have also been found.
Our cabochons
Morenci Turquoise (Arizona)
Retains its value as it is no longer being produced and one of the signature looks is a beautiful pyrite matrix. Metal inclusions in high grade turquoise are unusual and prized.
Our cabochons
Kingman Turquoise (Arizona)
Still mined with the high grade being rare and expensive. Reowned for vibrant blues hues and unique matrix patterns.
Our cabochons
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise (Arizona)
Mined out and closed in 2012 which makes it very rare and sought-after.
Our cabochons
Royston Turquoise (Nevada)
No longer mined on a large scale and becoming very scarce. High quality stones with colors ranging from deep forest green to rich light blues & a heavy brown matrix.
Our cabochons
Hachita Turquoise (New Mexico)
Extinct now but dates from pre-historic to 1905. High grade stones & very rare. Often called “Azure” blue or green with a light to dark brown spider matrix.
Our cabochons
Flowerstone
Flowerstone, or chrysanthemum stone is found on Vancouver Island, particularly on the east coast and in nearby areas like Texada Island. It is a type of porphyritic basalt with plagioclase crystals that resemble flowers, and is a popular rock with rockhounds, often found at low tide on beaches.
Our cabochons
Rhodonite
Rhodonite from the original Fred Hollings quarry near Musgrave Mountain on Salt Spring Island. The weathered appearance first appears like a lump of coal until tapped with a rock hammer to reveal this very pink rock. This site is are not readily available for collection today.
Our cabochons
Red Jasper
Red jasper is found on beaches on Qualicum and Parksville, Vancouver Island. The red color is often a rich, vibrant red, but the stones can also have green, white, or other colors mixed and some specimens are noted for having pyrite flecks.
Our cabochons
Marble
Marble from large quarries on Vancouver Island includes types like Black Carmanah, Vancouver Island White and Tiupana Blue-Grey sourced from the Gordon River and Tahsis regions.
Our cabochons
Dallasite
Dallasite is a unique brecciated jasper found on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, known for its striking green, black, and white patterns. The stone is named after Dallas Road, Victoria, British Columbia. Dallasite truly reflects the colours of the Pacific Northwest.